1 "So, what's the big deal?" asked Tyrone as he arrived at Carlo's house. "What is so exciting?"2 "I have a new pet out in the garden," said Carlo mysteriously.3 "What kind of pet is it?" asked Tyrone. "Won't your folks be upset if your pet messes up the garden?"4 "She won't mess it up," said Carlo with a smile.5 He led his friend into the backyard. On the way, he suddenly pounced on a half-grown grasshopper.6 "What's that for?" asked Tyrone.7 "It's food for my pet," said Carlo.8 "What is it, a baby bird or something?"